Match analyses: Nashville SC and New York Red Bulls
Two matches in five days, one point from six. Not the team’s best stretch, but one where some important themes emerged.
Articles written by: Chris Gibbons
Chris Gibbons is the captain of noted PSP feeder club West Philly FC, and the co-host of the All3Points podcast (@all3points). He writes columns and match analyses in addition to his editing duties, and his pieces are often full of Douglas Adams quotes or the kind of music that shows his nearly middle age.
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Player ratings
Player ratings: Nashville SC 1 – 0 Philadelphia Union
The Union’s 8 game unbeaten streak was snapped on Saturday night. It wasn’t pretty, and the ratings are in.
Commentary
A midsummer gauntlet: life on the road
The Union are about to hit the R-O-A-D. Here’s what lies ahead of them on that journey.
Analysis
Match analysis: Atlanta United 2 – 2 Philadelphia Union
Jim Curtin out-coached Gabriel Heinze again on Sunday, but an own goal nearly undid the team’s effort. Jakob Glesnes made sure the Union left with at least a point.
Analysis
Squad rotation doesn’t matter
Outside observers of Unionville constantly fret over the team’s relatively nonexistent squad rotation. The data says fret not.
Commentary
Four thoughts for Friday
None of these ideas is worth an article. Each of them is worth talking about.
Analysis
Match analysis: DC United 0 – 1 Philadelphia Union
Are the Union the greatest boxer of all time? It seems so.
Commentary / Union
On flying, whining, and Concacafing
Why was Jim Curtin so angry at Gabriel Heinze’s outburst during the team’s CCL matches?
Analysis / Union
Match analysis: Philadelphia Union 0 – 2 New York City FC
There’s a thin line between chippy and dirty. Did Jose Martinez just cross it for good?
Union match reports
Match report: Atlanta United 0-3 Philadelphia Union
The Philadelphia Union went south and did two things no other team has ever done: defeat Atlanta at home in the CCL, and defeat them by three goals at their house.
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